Hello,
Thank you for sharing your concerns. While amitriptyline can cause certain side effects, the fact that you last took it in February makes it less likely that the current symptoms are direct side effects of the medication. Instead, your symptoms- especially disturbed sleep, low mood, lack of focus, and suicidal thoughts- suggest an ongoing or worsening depressive or anxiety disorder which needs urgent attention.
Symptoms like leg pain, muscle jerks, or heaviness in the eye may also be due to a neurological or musculoskeletal cause and should be clinically evaluated.
Next Steps
1. Seek immediate consultation with a psychiatrist for re-evaluation and treatment of low mood and suicidal thoughts. These symptoms can improve significantly with the right support.
2. Do not ignore suicidal thoughts. If they worsen, visit the nearest emergency department or talk to someone you trust immediately.
3. Neurological symptoms (jerks, eye heaviness, leg pain) should be evaluated by a neurologist if they persist.
4. Avoid self-diagnosing or attributing everything to a past medicine. A thorough assessment is necessary.
Health Tips
Recovery is possible with the right help. Don’t delay reaching out. Keep a symptom journal and avoid overexertion if it worsens your symptoms. Reach out to a mental health helpline in your area if you're in crisis.